at first

Example Sentences

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Brussels said the fee offered earlier this year "at first sight" was "in practice equivalent to the previous access ban".

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

“Stick to the basics at first before branching out.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

He put it to the court that those injuries were not as "significant" as at first thought.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Mejia, who is running for reelection as city controller, said he showed up at a polling place and was at first told he had to register to vote.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

“I know you think it’s been about Rhys, but it’s not about that. It was at first, but then it just became a good excuse.”

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam